Digital BW, The Print

"dlruckus" <dlruckus@...> wrote:
>
> ... I was looking for commonly available products that contained
> surfactants possibly suitable for use in ink dilutions.
> The Tilex MSDS showed one of interest to me. 
> That, along with the fact that it's only
> other listed ingredient besides H2O was the isopropyl, 
> led me to give it a try. 

It does have fragrances in it.  

> Unless you are a commercial or educational enterprise, it's
> often difficult to get access to small quantities of this sort of
> chemical.

Edwal LFN wetting agent is a relatively concentrated possibility that 
has been used for photography for some time.  See
http://www.digitaltruth.com/products/msds/LFNWettingAgent.pdf

It appears to have 3 different ethoxylated linear alcohols (<35%) as 
well as isopropyl (<15%).  These types of alcohols are mentioned 
often with respect to inkjet and other surfactant needs.  

I mention it mostly because it is one of the possibilities I've 
considered testing for use in inks.  I have not yet tried it.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com